Husqvarna LC 356VP Operator's Manual page 13

3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick fully into the oil tank to give a correct
picture of the oil level.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
WARNING:
directly after the engine is stopped. Let the
engine become cool before you drain the
engine oil. If you spill engine oil on your skin,
clean with soap and water.
1. Operate the product until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Remove the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3. Remove the oil tank cap.
4. Put a container below the product to collect the
engine oil in.
5. Tilt the product to drain the engine oil from the oil
tank.
6. Fill with new engine oil of the type recommended in
Technical data on page 15 .
7. Do a check of the oil level. Refer to
the oil level on page 12 .
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION:
recommended spark plug type. Incorrect
spark plug type can cause damage to the
product.
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
on page 15 .
• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
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Engine oil is very hot
To do a check of
Always use the
Technical data
To clean the air filter
A dirty air filter can cause the engine to be damaged or
not operate correctly. Do maintenance on the air cleaner
more frequently in dusty conditions.
Maintenance schedule on page 11 for information
See
about when to replace the air filter.
1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the filter.
2. Clean the filter by hitting it against a flat surface. Do
not use solvent with petroleum, kerosene or
compressed air to clean the filter.
Note:
Air filters in operation for a long time cannot
be cleaned fully. Replace the air filter at regular
intervals. Damaged air filters must always be
replaced.
3. When you assemble the air filter, make sure that it
fully seals against the filter holder.
To do a check of the side discharge
deflector
The side discharge deflector is attached to the side
discharge opening of the product. It decreases the risk
of objects to eject in the direction of the mow position of
the operator.
1. Make sure that the side discharge deflector is not
damaged.
2. Examine the side discharge deflector. Make sure
that you do not see defects, such as cracks or
broken springs that push the door to close.
3. Replace the side discharge deflector or the springs if
they are damaged.
To examine the fuel system
• Examine the fuel tank cap and the seal for the fuel
tank cap to make sure that there are no damages.
• Examine the fuel hose to make sure that there are
no leaks. If the fuel hose is damaged, let a service
agent replace it.
To adjust the clutch wire
For the situations that follow, it is necessary to decrease
the length of the clutch wire:
• The drive of the wheels does not engage when you
pull the drive bail or the speed control lever.
• The product moves slowly when the drive of the
wheels is engaged.
For the situations that follow, it is necessary to extend
the length of clutch wire:
• The product moves when the drive of the wheels is
not engaged.
• Adjust the clutch wire.
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